This week’s Market Fresh Cooking recipe is a sweet and delicious quickie! There is squash aplenty at the market these days. Here’s a recipe to jazz up the humble Acorn squash just a skosh.
Recipe and image from www.tasteofhome.com
Ingredients
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2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/3 cup chopped pecans
Directions
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Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends.
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Place slices in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle it with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
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Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.